NY - Retired elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing dozens of children decades ago - December 23, 2023

[Clearsky]

Retired teacher accused of sexually abusing young students on Long Island

According to the Suffolk County DA, 76-year-old Thomas Bernagozzi of Babylon has been named in 45 individual civil lawsuits under the New York State Child Victims Act.

abc7ny.com

According to the Suffolk County DA, 76-year-old Thomas Bernagozzi of Babylon has been named in 45 individual civil lawsuits under the New York State Child Victims Act.

 

[Gemmie]

This is what the accused looks like:

Taken from the video at this source: Retired Bay Shore teacher accused of sexually abusing students

 

[airportwoman]

I'd say that 45 people all saying the same thing is pretty good evidence that he did something wrong.

 

[Clearsky]

Retired Long Island teacher accused of sexually abusing students for decades held on $600K bond

More than 50 victims have come forward to accuse the former third-grade teacher of sexual abuse over several decades.

abc7ny.com

Prosecutors say Thomas Bernagozzi, 76, is a serial child abuser with a total of 56 victims who have come forward.

The former Bay Shore elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two former students.

 

[LadyL]

Retired Long Island teacher accused of sexually abusing students for decades held on $600K bond

More than 50 victims have come forward to accuse the former third-grade teacher of sexual abuse over several decades.

abc7ny.com

Prosecutors say Thomas Bernagozzi, 76, is a serial child abuser with a total of 56 victims who have come forward.

The former Bay Shore elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two former students.

56 who came forward
probably dozens more in his lifetime, including relatives and former neighbours etc. IMO

I wonder what subjects he taught

 

[tlcya]

Prosecutors say Bernagozzi took students -- mostly boys -- to a local private gym and the beach. They say photos of hundreds of students were found inside his home.
Retired Long Island teacher accused of sexually abusing students for decades held on $600K bond